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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For
The new edition expands to spotlight the best companies for internship seekers. WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For. The ratings, a list identifying the best publicly-traded companies across industries and regions to help employees and job seekers make decisions about workplaces that may be a good fit for them, now highlights the best companies for internship seekers. Alongside recognizing 636 companies across multiple lists, four regions and 14 industries that best meet the needs of full-time employees, the 2025-2026 ratings expanded to include companies with internship opportunities for new, current and prospective students, as well as recent graduates. "Every year, U.S. News seeks to identify the most valuable insights to support employees and job seekers as they make path-altering decisions for their careers," said Carly Chase, vice president, Careers at U.S. News & World Report. "This year, the Best Companies ratings deepen U.S. News' commitment to offering useful careers advice for students as they consider employment and education decisions in tandem by offering the Best Companies to Work For: Internships." This year's general and sub-ratings reflect several factors that account for ever-changing employee considerations about what makes a company the "best" to work for. The ratings then analyze that sentiment against other factors including quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development. With the support of a panel of eight experts, U.S. News' methodology analyzes the publicly available employee sentiment and other data that informs how a company supports the everyday experience of its workers. This year, the methodology was adjusted to group companies by an industry schema created by our data partner, Revelio Labs, with support based on U.S. News' editorial judgment. The move provides a more consumer-friendly industry classification. "Prospective and current employees understand the significant impact their employer has on their quality of life," said Chase. "Whether a new grad seeking a company to launch their career, an established professional looking for a change or an HR professional researching the strengths of their company and others, Best Companies to Work For provides a central space to see which companies U.S. News identified as meeting their employees' needs best." To calculate the U.S. News Best Companies to Work For ratings, U.S. News only considered the largest 5,000 publicly traded companies as of January 2025 that had more than 75 Glassdoor reviews written between 2021-2025. Relevant data, including employee sentiment and regulatory enforcement data, was gathered from partners Revelio Labs, Good Jobs First's Violation Tracker and QUODD to calculate the six metrics used in the lists. The Best Companies to Work For: Internship ratings factor college students' sentiment and survey data; only companies that have at least 30 Glassdoor reviews provided by interns were considered. Best Companies to Work For: Supporting Family Caregiving ratings, developed in partnership with the Milken Institute, evaluated metrics and benefits that impact caregiving employees most. For further details on how the metric scores were calculated, see the methodology. For more information, visit Best Companies to Work For and U.S. News' expanding Careers offerings and share the ratings on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) using #BCTWF. About U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
16-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
HR Asia Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Hong Kong's Best Workplaces Amid Evolving Talent Challenges
HONG KONG, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Asia proudly marks the 10th anniversary of its prestigious "Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Hong Kong" awards, honoring 48 organizations that exemplify excellence in human capital strategy and workplace culture. This milestone comes at a time when Hong Kong's corporate landscape faces unprecedented challenges in talent retention, multigenerational workforce integration, and the evolving expectations of a new generation of employees. Hong Kong companies are increasingly adopting flexible and inclusive workplace policies to attract and retain talent. Experts emphasize the need for multilingual environments and recognition of diverse generational needs to make workplaces more appealing. Work-life balance has emerged as a pivotal factor in talent attraction and retention. According to Randstad Hong Kong, it has overtaken salary and benefits as the most important employee value proposition, highlighting a shift in employee priorities. Moreover, managing a multigenerational workforce presents unique challenges. Organizations are encouraged to tailor learning and development strategies to accommodate varying preferences across age groups, ensuring effective upskilling and engagement. As Hong Kong navigates the complexities of a dynamic workforce landscape, the HR Asia "Best Companies to Work for in Asia" awards continue to recognize organizations that exemplify adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation. These companies not only set industry standards but also inspire others to reimagine their approaches to human capital management in an ever-evolving world. "Over the past decade, we've seen a seismic shift in how organizations engage with talent — and the most successful companies are those that don't just react, but anticipate." said William Ng, Group Publisher of HR Asia. "In Hong Kong, where generational diversity and digital disruption converge, the best employers are those that listen deeply, adapt swiftly, and empower boldly. This year's winners exemplify what it means to build not just a workforce, but a future-ready culture." 2025 marks the launch of the HR Asia Tech Empowerment Awards, a new category that celebrates organizations at the forefront of workplace innovation. This accolade honors companies that harness cutting-edge technology — whether through hardware or software — to elevate employee experience, streamline operations, and drive meaningful productivity gains. It reflects a growing recognition that digital empowerment is now central to building agile, future-ready workplaces. Another major highlight of this year's event was the recognition of Platinum winners — companies that have achieved the extraordinary distinction of being named Best Companies to Work for in Asia for ten consecutive years. This rare accomplishment underscores a decade-long dedication to cultivating world-class workplace cultures. The 2025 Platinum honorees in Hong Kong are Avery Dennison Hong Kong B.V. and Lee Kum Kee Group — both examples of consistency, innovation, and unwavering people-first values. The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making this the largest recognition program and survey in the region for employee engagement. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 - Hong Kong awards and a complete list of winners, please visit WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING AWARDS 2025 WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2025 WINNERS OF HR ASIA TECH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2025 About BUSINESS MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited ( a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. We own renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. We organise various exhibitions and have the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in our portfolio.
Malaysian Reserve
16-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
HR Asia Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Hong Kong's Best Workplaces Amid Evolving Talent Challenges
HONG KONG, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HR Asia proudly marks the 10th anniversary of its prestigious 'Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Hong Kong' awards, honoring 48 organizations that exemplify excellence in human capital strategy and workplace culture. This milestone comes at a time when Hong Kong's corporate landscape faces unprecedented challenges in talent retention, multigenerational workforce integration, and the evolving expectations of a new generation of employees. Hong Kong companies are increasingly adopting flexible and inclusive workplace policies to attract and retain talent. Experts emphasize the need for multilingual environments and recognition of diverse generational needs to make workplaces more appealing. Work-life balance has emerged as a pivotal factor in talent attraction and retention. According to Randstad Hong Kong, it has overtaken salary and benefits as the most important employee value proposition, highlighting a shift in employee priorities. Moreover, managing a multigenerational workforce presents unique challenges. Organizations are encouraged to tailor learning and development strategies to accommodate varying preferences across age groups, ensuring effective upskilling and engagement. As Hong Kong navigates the complexities of a dynamic workforce landscape, the HR Asia 'Best Companies to Work for in Asia' awards continue to recognize organizations that exemplify adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation. These companies not only set industry standards but also inspire others to reimagine their approaches to human capital management in an ever-evolving world. 'Over the past decade, we've seen a seismic shift in how organizations engage with talent — and the most successful companies are those that don't just react, but anticipate.' said William Ng, Group Publisher of HR Asia. 'In Hong Kong, where generational diversity and digital disruption converge, the best employers are those that listen deeply, adapt swiftly, and empower boldly. This year's winners exemplify what it means to build not just a workforce, but a future-ready culture.' 2025 marks the launch of the HR Asia Tech Empowerment Awards, a new category that celebrates organizations at the forefront of workplace innovation. This accolade honors companies that harness cutting-edge technology — whether through hardware or software — to elevate employee experience, streamline operations, and drive meaningful productivity gains. It reflects a growing recognition that digital empowerment is now central to building agile, future-ready workplaces. Another major highlight of this year's event was the recognition of Platinum winners — companies that have achieved the extraordinary distinction of being named Best Companies to Work for in Asia for ten consecutive years. This rare accomplishment underscores a decade-long dedication to cultivating world-class workplace cultures. The 2025 Platinum honorees in Hong Kong are Avery Dennison Hong Kong B.V. and Lee Kum Kee Group — both examples of consistency, innovation, and unwavering people-first values. The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making this the largest recognition program and survey in the region for employee engagement. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 – Hong Kong awards and a complete list of winners, please visit LIST OF WINNERS OF HR ASIA BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA 2025 (HONG KONG EDITION) IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: AGEAS ASIA SERVICES LIMITED AIA HONG KONG & MACAU ARROW ASIA PAC LTD AS WATSON GROUP AVERY DENNISON HONG KONG B.V. BAT GLOBAL TRAVEL RETAIL HONG KONG BELKIN ASIA PACIFIC LIMITED CASETIFY CHINA MOBILE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CHINA TELECOM GLOBAL LIMITED CHINACHEM GROUP CHRISTIAN DIOR FAR EAST LTD. CHUBB HONG KONG CIGNA WORLDWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED CMB INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL CORPORATION LIMITED CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED CTF LIFE DAH CHONG HONG HOLDINGS LIMITED DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU DFI RETAIL GROUP GUOTAI JUNAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED HAECO GROUP HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED HANG LUNG PROPERTIES LIMITED HARNEY WESTWOOD & RIEGELS HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL HONGKONG LAND LIMITED ISS FACILITY SERVICES LTD. KNIGHT FRANK LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP LEE KUM KEE COMPANY LIMITED LEE KUM KEE GROUP LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE LIMITED LINK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED MANULIFE (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED MEDTRONIC HONG KONG MEDICAL LIMITED PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED PRUDENTIAL HONG KONG LIMITED SF SUPPLY CHAIN (HONG KONG) LIMITED STARBUCKS HONG KONG AND MACAU SWIRE COCA-COLA HK LIMITED TF INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED THE HONG KONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY LIMITED THE MARKETING STORE WORLDWIDE (ASIA) LIMITED TOPPAN NEXUS LIMITED TUNG WAH GROUP OF HOSPITALS ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES LTD. ZURICH INSURANCE (HONG KONG) WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 2025 AIA HONG KONG & MACAU BAT GLOBAL TRAVEL RETAIL HONG KONG CASETIFY CIGNA WORLDWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED DFI RETAIL GROUP HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE LIMITED PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED ZURICH INSURANCE (HONG KONG) WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING AWARDS 2025 AGEAS ASIA SERVICES LIMITED CASETIFY CIGNA WORLDWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED DAH CHONG HONG HOLDINGS LIMITED GUOTAI JUNAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2025 AIA HONG KONG & MACAU ARROW ASIA PAC LTD AVERY DENNISON HONG KONG B.V. BELKIN ASIA PACIFIC LIMITED CASETIFY DAH CHONG HONG HOLDINGS LIMITED HANG LUNG PROPERTIES LIMITED LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP PEAK REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED WINNERS OF HR ASIA TECH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2025 AIA HONG KONG & MACAU ARROW ASIA PAC LTD HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL About BUSINESS MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited ( a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. We own renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. We organise various exhibitions and have the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in our portfolio. Adrian ChengMarketing ManagerBusiness Media InternationalMobile No.: 012-2692701Email: adrian@
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
E2E Female 100: Diamonds are forever at Beaverbrooks
Interview with Anna Blackburn, Managing Director at Beaverbrooks Beaverbrooks has been a family business for over a century. Can you share the story behind its founding and how it has evolved over the years? In 1919, three brothers, Isaac, Harry and Maurice Adlestone moved to Belfast and started Adlestones, now Beaverbrooks, with just a suitcase full of jewellery, silver and dreams. 106 years on, we have 89 Beaverbrooks Group Stores across the country, a 1,100-strong team and the same family at the helm, with Chairman Mark Adlestone OBE (grandson of Isaac) overseeing the business and myself and the senior management team overseeing the day-to-day running. We are proud of our heritage and the business is built on strong family principles, values and a mission to 'enrich lives,' which means making a positive difference to the world we live in. Anna, your progression from a graduate trainee in 1998 to becoming the first female and non-family member CEO in 2013 is inspiring. What were some pivotal moments in your leadership journey and how have they influenced Beaverbrooks' direction? I was proud to become the first non-family member and female CEO of Beaverbrooks in 2013 and then non-family member and female member of the board when I was promoted to Managing Director in 2018. Beaverbrooks has a fantastic culture of developing our people and creating the environment to thrive, providing training and development opportunities and focusing on promoting from within where possible. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to do just that having worked in all key areas of the business before leading our amazing teams across the country which I've done for the past 12 years. There have been a number of career highlights, but a defining moment in my leadership was definitely when Beaverbrooks took the number one spot in the Best Companies 2021 Best Place to Work in The UK award. This was based on how our people felt we navigated Covid which was the most challenging year in Beaverbrooks' history. Our Chairman and I have also won several leadership awards; putting our people first in every decision we make is central to our culture, and I believe this has led to our success over the years. Not only do we encourage engagement and collaboration across all parts of the business, but we ensure we look after our people with fair hours and pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible bespoke policies to support our teams. These awards, a raft of Best Retailer to Work For awards and 19 years of three-star Best Companies accreditation is testament to our amazing teams and the amazing success we have achieved through engagement and collaboration across the business. Since 2000, Beaverbrooks has donated over £25 million to more than 750 charities. How does the company integrate philanthropy into its business model, and what motivates this strong commitment to giving back? As a family-owned business, enriching lives and a making positive difference to the world is in our DNA, and this is reflected in every decision we make as a company. Giving back to communities and charities is important to all of us across the business. Due to our hard work and success, we have been able to consistently donate significant amounts of our profit to charities through the Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust – we are proud to have donated over £25m since the year 2000. We engage our people through Payroll Giving, match fund time-giving and provide annual charity team donations that each individual team chooses. Every colleague is enabled to give 16 company hours to charities of their choice – teams volunteered over 4,290 hours of their time to support fantastic causes last year. The retail landscape has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including economic shifts and the rise of e-commerce. How has Beaverbrooks adapted to these changes while maintaining its core values and customer focus? As a 106-year-old business, we have a strong reputation and heritage as a trusted, family-owned retailer, which instils confidence in our customers. Remaining agile and flexible has been key to our success. With every decision we have made and continue to make, our main focus is keeping our people at the centre of the business to maintain that trust with customers and remain a strong, resilient business. We have always provided value, exceptional quality and beautiful products and choice for our customers with ranges of high-quality diamonds, jewellery and luxury watches. Whether looking for wedding jewellery, engagement rings, a Swiss watch or a special gift for a loved one, shoppers can come to us for an exceptional customer service and quality products. In an increasingly digital world, the way we shop has changed, but we also know our customers still value the personal touch they get when interacting with our experts. This means we have continued to invest in our stores, phone customer service and ecommerce proposition to ensure customers get this high level of experience and service wherever they shop with us. As Beaverbrooks continues to grow and evolve, what are your key priorities and goals for the future? How do you envision the company's role in the jewellery industry in the coming years? Despite a challenging marketplace, we are very proud of what we've achieved by maintaining a long-term view on investment that gives us confidence moving forward. I believe if we remain true to our values, mission and culture, we will continue to drive success and ensure our business is resilient and futureproofed. We know there may well be tough times to come, but we remain committed to providing the best quality service, expertise and products to customers. We will continue to bring value and quality through our ranges of diamonds, luxury watches and jewellery for the weddings, engagements and special purchases our customers make. We will also continue to invest in our stores, website and people to bring customers the best experience and service to shop with Beaverbrooks the best way for them. This includes a new store opening in Harrogate this April and further store refits planned to enhance shopping experience for our customers across the UK. Drawing from your experience, what advice would you offer to female entrepreneurs and professionals aiming to advance in their careers within the retail and jewellery sectors? Whether it is colleagues, customers or the community where your company operates, putting people first in all business decisions reflects positively in motivation, success and the bottom line. Invest in and listen to your own teams to enable them to deliver the best service and you will in turn have happy customers and clients. I carry out 10-12 focus groups per year to truly listen to colleagues views to influence how we run our business. Being a clear communicator and transparent with all decisions you make will ensure that people buy into your beliefs and values. People who work in a collaborative and inclusive work environment will feel empowered, so spend time with your teams in person and provide opportunities for people to contribute. After all, an engaged team will deliver the best results for your business. I have found staying true to my values and instilling them in our people has been important in delivering success, enjoyment and fulfilment for our people. Collaboration and team engagement is central to making this work. Beaverbrooks is an award-winning, family-owned jeweller established in 1919, providing exceptional quality diamonds, jewellery and watches. The jeweller spans a total of 89 locations across the UK, with 63 Beaverbrooks stores, 3 Loupe Boutiques (all with Rolex Showrooms) plus 23 dedicated luxury mono-brand boutiques, including TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling, TUDOR and Longines. Having always championed a people-first culture, the company has achieved numerous accolades including Employer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2024, as well as 3 rd Best Retailer to Work For and 14 th place in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the 2024 Best Companies Awards. For further information please visit
